Kirriemuir is one  of Scotland's most pleasing small burghs, with its picturesque narrow streets and pretty red brick houses retaining a great deal of its character and charm.  The town is rightly proud of its most famous son, the author J.M. Barrie,  creator of Peter Pan. Barrie's House is now a museum in the centre of town and is a popular visitors attraction where visitors can see the original Wendy House.

North of the town is a series of glens for which Angus is famous. They give visitors a spectacular taste of the Highlands. The family estate of Sir Hugh Munro, who created the list of Scottish Mountains over 3000ft (and which are now called Munros) is  located near the town.

Today, Kirriemuir is a centre of tourism. It sits looking south towards Dundee and the Sidlaws over the Vale of Strathmore (one of the most fertile fruit growing areas in Scotland). Its position at the base of the Angus glens makes it an attractive centre for hill-walking on nearby Munros, fishing, partridge, pheasant and grouse shooting and deer-stalking.

There are many opportunities for golf enthusiasts, with fine 18-hole golf courses enjoying impressive views of the northern hills nearby.

Opened in 2001, the new Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens museum is a “must visit” attraction. It tells of the life of Kirriemuir and the surrounding Glens from days gone by to the present day. Last year this museum won the award “The Best Museum 2001” The museum can be found in the town square over looking the statue of Peter Pan.

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